FUTERA FUSION INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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RATINGS & CAPACITIES
Before undertaking the installation of the Futera Series
boiler/water heater check the rating plate to ensure that
the unit has been sized properly for the job. The “Net I=B=R
Ratings” specify the equivalent amount of direct copper
radiation that the unit can supply under normal conditions.
Also ensure that the unit has been set up for the type of
gas available at the installation site. Other important
considerations are the availability of an adequate electrical
supply, fresh air for combustion and a suitable chimney or
vent system.
BOILER/WATER HEATER LOCATION
1. This boiler/water heater is suitable for indoor and oudooor
installations. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area
that provides good access to the unit. Servicing may
require the removal of jacket panels. Allow the minimum
clearances between adjacent construction and the
boiler/water heater as listed in Table 1.
NOTE: Service clearances are not mandatory, but are
recommended to ensure ease of service should it be
required.
Table 1
Clearance to
Service
Combustibles
Clearance
in
mm
in
mm
Top
6
153
30
762
Back
6
153
24
610
Left Side
6
153
24
610
Right Side
6
153
24
610
Front
6
153
30
762
2. An optimum site will be level, central to the piping
system, close to a chimney or outside wall and have
adequate fresh air for combustion. Ensure that the
boiler/water heater is level from front to back and from
side to side. Use metal shims to level the boiler/water
heater. Electrical and electronic components must also
be protected from exposure to water during operation
and maintenance. DO NOT install this boiler/water
heater in a location that would subject any of the gas
ignition components to direct contact with water or
excessive moisture during operation or servicing.
3. Ensure that the fl oor is structurally sound and will
support the weight of the boiler/water heater.
NOTE: The Futera may be installed directly on combus-
tible fl ooring, but never on carpeting.
4. Locate the boiler/water heater in an area that will
prevent water damage to adjacent construction should
a leak occur or during routine maintenance. If such
a location doesn’t exist, a suitable drain pan that’s
adequately drained must be installed under the unit.
5. DO NOT place this boiler/water heater in a location that
would restrict the introduction of combustion air into
the unit or subject it to a negative pressure, see
“GENERAL VENTING GUIDELINES”.
6. NEVER place this boiler/water heater in a location that
would subject it to temperatures at or near freezing,
see the “FREEZE PROTECTION” section on page 12.
WARNING: Never store combustible materials,
gasoline or any product containing flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the boiler/water
heater. Failure to comply with this warning can
result in an explosion or fire causing extensive
property damage, severe personal injury or death!
COMBUSTION AIR & VENTILATION
WARNING: This boiler/water heater must be
supplied with combustion air in accordance with
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion & Ventilation, of the
latest revision of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 and all applicable local building
codes. Canadian installations must comply with
CAN/ CGA B149.1 or .2 Installation Code for Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment, or applicable
provisions of the local building codes. Failure to
provide adequate combustion air for this boiler/
water heater can result in excessive levels of
carbon monoxide which can result in severe
personal injury or death!
To operate properly and safely this boiler/water heater
requires a continuous supply of air for combustion. NEVER
store objects on or around the boiler/water heater!
CAUTION: Combustion air contaminated with
fl uorocarbons or other halogenated compounds such
as cleaning solvents and refrigerants will result in the
formation of acids in the combustion chamber. These
acids will cause premature failure of the boiler/water
heater voiding the warranty!
CAUTION: If the boiler/water heater is operated while
the building is under construction it MUST be
protected from wood, concrete, sheet rock and other
types of dust. Failure to properly protect the unit from
construction dust will damage the unit voiding the
warranty!
Buildings will require the installation of a fresh air duct or
other means of providing make-up air if the intake air option
isn’t used. Any building utilizing other gas burning
appliances, a fi replace, wood stove or any type of exhaust
fan must be checked for adequate combustion air when all
of these devices are in operation at one time. Sizing of an
outside air duct must be done to meet the requirements
of all such devices.
WARNING: Never operate the Futera in an
environment subjected to a negative pressure
unless it is Direct Vented. Failure to comply with
this warning can result in excessive levels of
carbon monoxide causing severe personal injury
or death!
